Genus
Aegotheles
11 species
The list of species of Aegotheles genus
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The list of species of Aegotheles genus
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The Australian owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles cristatus ) is a nocturnal bird found in open woodland across Australia and in southern New Guinea. It is colloquially known as the moth owl. It is the most common nocturnal bird in Australia, and despite...
The New Zealand owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles novazelandiae ) is an extinct, comparatively large species of owlet-nightjar (family Aegothelidae) formerly endemic to the islands of New Zealand. Fossil remains (which are common in the pellets of the...
The New Caledonian owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles savesi ), also known as the enigmatic owlet-nightjar, is a large owlet-nightjar with vermiculated grey-brown and black plumage. It has a long, slightly rounded tail, short, rounded wings, and long, stout...
The barred owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles bennettii ) is a species of bird in the owlet-nightjar family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea. The species was originally thought to be the same species as the Australian owlet-nightjar, until that...
The feline owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles insignis ) is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The mountain owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles albertisi ) is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The starry owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei ), also known as the spangled owlet-nightjar, is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests It is...
Archbold's owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles archboldi ) is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is found mainly in West Papua. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is named after American explorer Richard...
Wallace's owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles wallacii ) is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea.It is named after Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, and biologist.
The Vogelkop owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles affinis ) or allied owlet-nightjar, is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It can be found in New Guinea. It is known from Bird's Head Peninsula and Eastern Highlands Province.
The Moluccan owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles crinifrons ), also known as the long-whiskered owlet-nightjar, is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is endemic to the northern Moluccas.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist...
